4BC Breakfast

Two people have been killed overnight in separate events in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. 

Police have confirmed that sail booms struck both people.

Sydney to Hobart expert Steve Barker joined Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast to share the latest details. 

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The Salvation Army had another successful year with its Christmas Appeal, helping thousands of Queenslanders. 

Rendle Williams from The Salvation Army told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "We're very pleased by the generosity the Australian public has shown to us again."

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Police were called to Fortitude Valley at 3:30 am this morning after a man was allegedly assaulted and a building was set on fire.

Today Show Reporter Kendall Gilding joined Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast from the scene.

The streets surrounding the fire have reopened, but the alleged offender is still on the run. 

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The 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race gets underway on Boxing Day with an impressive fleet of 105 yachts getting ready to take on the challenge.

This year’s race will feature 23 Double Handed entries - alongside four 100-foot maxis who will be fighting for the Line Honours victory.

Graeme Taylor has 8 line honours wins under his belt and will be at the helm of Masterlock Commanche.

Mr Taylor told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast on 4BC Summer Drive, 'Looks like it will be pretty fast and furious out of the box.'

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It is hard to comprehend the force with which Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin early on Christmas Day 50 years ago.

It was so ferocious that it killed 66 people, partly or completely destroyed 10,000 homes, and wiped out most public utilities.

John Fegan was there in 1974 and lived to tell the tale.

Mr. Fegan told Dean Miller on 4BC Summer Breakfast, 'I think that most of Darwin was just so excited about Christmas, they were just pushing this into the background and just weren't ready for it.'

'All of a sudden the roof caved in. Then the walls started caving in. We had to get the hell out of there.'

'The most terrifying thing that I can remember is the sound of a sheet of corrugated iron travelling at 200 kilometres an hour through the air.You know, it's just the sound of it.'

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There’ll be a lot of South East Queenslanders heading to the beaches over the Christmas break, and this means for our Lifesavers and guards, there’s plenty of activity to monitor.

Dave McLean, Duty Officer at Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast, told Dean Miller on 4BC Summer Drive, 'We just want everyone to stay safe, and remember, stay between those red and yellow flags.'

Following the rain, Mr McLean continued, 'The water is still a little murky. The surf has brought some marine life around, so that's another advantage of staying between the flags.'

Chris Maynard, Chief Lifeguard for the City of the Gold Coast told Dean Miller, 'Absolutely gorgeous down here on the Goldy, just a picture along the coast.'

Mr Maynard continued, '[The water] has really cleared up here... looking really good for a swim anywhere along the coast.'

He continued to tell Dean Miller that they have had a couple of incidents, and continued to warn swimmers to stay between the flags this festive season.

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The school holidays can leave families searching for activities to keep everyone entertained and luckily for us, the Scenic Rim is right in our backyard.

The Scenic Rim boasts boutique stays and farm stays, off-grid luxury accommodation, a floral atelier, as well as two historic pubs that have reopened their story-filled doors. 

From early next year it’ll also be home to the world's first cliff park and eco-adventure experience as well as Australia's two highest zipline tours!

Happitat is a world-first cliff park, based in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park.

Mike Mahoney, Chair of Destination Scenic Rim told Dean Miller on 4BC Summer Breakfast, 'They're a new operator in the region, but an absolutely sensational product that they're building.'

'You're hooked onto a line, So it's very safe and it gives you that thrill of climbing on a mountain.'

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